Category Archives: Toys

Designing for Self-Striping Yarns

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Ever since Meg developed her technique for creating self-striping yarn, over 4 years ago, I’ve been designing patterns to use them.  I’ve found several techniques that I think take advantage of their strengths.  I thought these might be of some … Continue reading →

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Computers and Hobbies

Posted on July 17, 2010 by

Isn’t it interesting how computers interact with non-computer-based hobbies these days?  Franklin and I have been married for a bit over 40 years now.  During that whole time, we have pursued various hobbies, and each of us has one that … Continue reading →

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Doll Outfit Done; Small Confession

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

Today I finally finished the last piece of Abby’s outfit that I started last weekend.  Here are a couple of pictures of her wearing the whole thing. The latest pieces are the headband and the leggings.  The dress flairs out … Continue reading →

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Burblings

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

One of the things that I am beginning to suspect very strongly is that doctors and others are often quite wrong-headed in things they say about exercise. They’re so anxious to make sure that people exercise “enough” that they frequently … Continue reading →

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Jan Messent

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

I don’t think most American knitters are familiar with Jan Messent. I think that’s a shame. She has a really original view of needlework and supplies a lot of inspiration. I first became acquainted with her book “Have You Any … Continue reading →

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Styles of Designing

Posted on March 8, 2010 by

It would seem that different people design things, including knitting patterns, very differently indeed. I saw a blog today about designing and it was filled with references to notebooks and writing things down. Books that I have read about designing … Continue reading →

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Knitted Pirates, Princesses …

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

My husband gave me knitting books for Christmas. Way too many knitting books, bless him! I listed many on my Amazon wish list so he’d have some to pick from. I should know better by now – I think he … Continue reading →

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